| Last week some kids may have went to the new film | | | | When the kids are ready to start writing songs, |
| Band Slam, which shows the ups and downs of | | | | consider going to the library and pick up a song writing |
| teenagers playing in a rock/ska band. This week, | | | | book or look online. One way to help your child get |
| some fathers may be faced with inspired teens who | | | | some lyrics down is to buy them a notebook they can |
| now wish to start a band and may need some | | | | carry around with them, to jot down whatever |
| parenting advice on how to help their kids. | | | | inspiration comes to them. |
| Once a teenager has assembled their band together, | | | | Finally, when the noise starts to resemble music, call |
| fathers should try to find a decent practice space for | | | | around town to local venues and ask whether or not |
| the group. A garage with sound proof walls may do | | | | they'll take in local bands. Don't worry if the gig is on a |
| the trick, as well as a basement. It's also important to | | | | Tuesday night and three people show up. This is all |
| impose a strict schedule at the beginning to ensure | | | | part of the evolution of the band. |
| practice doesn't go past a certain hour. | | | | This is a great way for fathers to bond with their |
| It may also be frustrating for your child's new band to | | | | children, especially if both play musical instruments. One |
| compose their first song. If this occurs, suggest they | | | | thing to keep in mind is to manage a child's |
| start with a cover song (and an easy one at that). | | | | expectations and remind him or her that starting a |
| One of the important elements of a band is for them | | | | band isn't about making money and touring the country |
| to be able to play together. Covering a song that | | | | - it's about bring people together who love playing |
| everyone knows will help foster that. | | | | music. |